COVID-19 Local News

'This is a big challenge and it’s absolutely coming at the worst time,' says Fern Resort owner; Sundial employee counters pay raise 'makes a big difference'

'People are tired of this and need healthy outlets,' laments local gym owner; New rules will mean layoffs of staff at local restaurants, Casino Rama

'Even a short drive from here to Orillia on the highway can be treacherous with the winter weather, so I just wanted to help,' says community organizer

Simcoe County Paramedics will be collecting donations Sunday at Orillia's Walmart; you can also drop off donations to local paramedic station on West Street

Dr. Kieran Moore said this could include a new ‘traditional’ vaccine or therapy using monoclonal antibodies

Despite being fully vaccinated and having negative test, local couple 'locked in' for 14 days after returning to Orillia this week from Florida

'It’s obviously a big blow, this is a career that I love and it’s a real privilege to do what I do for a living,' says local pilot who has concerns about the vaccine

'It’s taken a toll on our staff and we are exhausted,' says manager of Brewery Bay, which has decided to close Mondays for the first time in their history

'After a few weeks it will become second nature. I think our clientele knows about it and knows how it works which should help us ease into it,' says local restaurant owner

OrilliaMatters columnist David Hawke will speak about the roles of mushrooms, toadstools and molds in the ecosystem